Anyone know the current status on YO dash harnesses?

[terrible one]

I remember a bit going around about Year One being on huge backorder with their dash harnesses, and was wondering if that is still the case? I broke down and bought one for myself on Christmas because of the 20% off deal but am wondering realistically how long it will take for it to get here? The website said 1-4 weeks but I'm skeptical.

[Belgium R/T -68]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

[Troy]

I just ordered another using the Christmas code and it's back ordered. Same with the taillight harness. I haven't heard much recently about the length of time though. Those harnesses are made by M&H and I have no idea what their backlog looks like. The first one I ordered was in stock and came with everything else so they aren't a drop shipped item. Luckily, I don't need this second one for a while.

Troy

[Troy]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

You bought a "reproduction" dash harness for a 68-70 Charger from the Paddock? I am only aware of one manufacturer and they have an exclusive deal with Year One (or I wouldn't have ordered it there). I can't find anything like that on the Paddock site either.

EDIT - well dang, they do list one! It's $150 more than Year One though. It also says they are special ordered and are pre-pay only.

Troy

[b5blue]

 :drool5:What did that puppy set you back?

[Finn]

Shoot I need one too...

[b5blue]

I got mine working OK but it is a very good investment!

[terrible one]

Ouch. I guess there is still hope though. I wouldn't so much mind waiting a couple weeks or a month, I just wanted to make sure that there weren't any horror stories of people waiting for 3 months with no word, etc. I wasn't aware that the Paddock had them too, but at $650 . . . damn! Haha

[73ChargerSE]

I had to wait around three months for my harnesses from Year One.  The whole thing was a pain in the ass, further delaying progress.  They were a very nice piece though.  Just my 

Paul

[b5blue]

So it was plug and play from the bulkhead?

[73ChargerSE]

I did not get a dash harness.  I was speaking in general of the M&H harnesses through Year One.  This was for an engine and forward light harnesses for my '73.

Paul

[terrible one]

I wonder how truthful they would be about the time if I called and asked? Maybe that's what I'll do tomorrow.

[Troy]

The M&H dash harness is very nice and super simple to install (exactly like factory). It isn't cheap at $499 but the time it saves from having to hack together an original or splicing in a Painless Wiring or similar kit makes it worth it (to me). I'd like to know about the lead time on the back orders for sure but I don't technically need this latest one until next summer. I figured if I waited until I did need it that A) it wouldn't be in stock and B) there wouldn't be a discount code in sight. It's almost worth buying two at a time since it puts the order right at $1000 and qualifies for the additional 10% off. Use a 15% code and the total order drops to $750 - $375 each which is tolerable for such a vital piece of the car.

Troy

[terrible one]

I'm of the same opinion as you Troy. I thought about "fixing" mine or even trying to replace all the wires, but that would still leave the corroded (And in my case, in some places, melted) connectors, etc. so I went ahead and decided to fork over the cash. My original harness had been so hacked up already anyways: different ignition switch spliced in, all kinds of radio stuff over the years, and the melted spot at the firewall bulkhead made the purchase quite justifiable. I'm glad I went ahead and ordered it when I did now; hopefully I've given myself enough lead time. 

[chargerkid01]

Looks like I'm screwed then because I need a com[lete wiring harness from front to back and everything in between!!

[b5blue]

Hang in there my car had the dash in the trunk when I got it,you can still find good sections on EBAY too.You 68-69 guys have VAC.HEADLIGHT DOORS to deal with bet that's no cakewalk to get parts for!

[bull]

Hang in there my car had the dash in the trunk when I got it,you can still find good sections on EBAY too.You 68-69 guys have VAC.HEADLIGHT DOORS to deal with bet that's no cakewalk to get parts for!

Actually, vacuum headlight kits (from the switch to the pots) are being reproduced and are readily available.

[baullz]

Oh you guys should have ordered back around the end of October when i ordered mine.  I ordered wiring harnesses from taillights to headlights on the 30th of Oct. and recieved them all on the 6th of Nov. 

I even saved a total of 25% with a 15% off code and the 10% bulk order discount 

However I am still waiting on my quarter window roller kit, but I did just get a little postcard thing saying they (year one) have not forgotten about my order but its still backordered and they have no idea when it will be in, luckily I dont really need it till march or so. 

[472 R/T SE]

The M&H dash harness is very nice and super simple to install (exactly like factory). It isn't cheap at $499 but the time it saves from having to hack together an original or splicing in a Painless Wiring or similar kit makes it worth it (to me). I'd like to know about the lead time on the back orders for sure but I don't technically need this latest one until next summer. I figured if I waited until I did need it that A) it wouldn't be in stock and B) there wouldn't be a discount code in sight. It's almost worth buying two at a time since it puts the order right at $1000 and qualifies for the additional 10% off. Use a 15% code and the total order drops to $750 - $375 each which is tolerable for such a vital piece of the car.

Troy

Troy, any way I may piggy back a harness on your order?   

[Troy]

The M&H dash harness is very nice and super simple to install (exactly like factory). It isn't cheap at $499 but the time it saves from having to hack together an original or splicing in a Painless Wiring or similar kit makes it worth it (to me). I'd like to know about the lead time on the back orders for sure but I don't technically need this latest one until next summer. I figured if I waited until I did need it that A) it wouldn't be in stock and B) there wouldn't be a discount code in sight. It's almost worth buying two at a time since it puts the order right at $1000 and qualifies for the additional 10% off. Use a 15% code and the total order drops to $750 - $375 each which is tolerable for such a vital piece of the car.

Troy

Troy, any way I may piggy back a harness on your order?  

I don't think they'll let me add anything to it now - most of it shipped on the 26th. I can ask.

Troy

[gtx6970]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

You bought a "reproduction" dash harness for a 68-70 Charger from the Paddock? I am only aware of one manufacturer and they have an exclusive deal with Year One (or I wouldn't have ordered it there). I can't find anything like that on the Paddock site either.

EDIT - well dang, they do list one! It's $150 more than Year One though. It also says they are special ordered and are pre-pay only.

Troy

Paddock buys the M+H harness's from yearone and resells  it

[Troy]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

You bought a "reproduction" dash harness for a 68-70 Charger from the Paddock? I am only aware of one manufacturer and they have an exclusive deal with Year One (or I wouldn't have ordered it there). I can't find anything like that on the Paddock site either.

EDIT - well dang, they do list one! It's $150 more than Year One though. It also says they are special ordered and are pre-pay only.

Troy

Paddock buys the M+H harness's from yearone and resells  it

I did not know that. I guess that works as long as you jack up the price by $150.

Troy

[moparstuart]

I HOPE THEY HAVE INPROVED THAT DASH HARNESS , i STILL HAVE MAJOR ISSUES WITH MINE .

[Ghoste]

What kind of issues?  My 67 one was terrific.

[moparstuart]

What kind of issues?  My 67 one was terrific.

Mine was like 5 years old , but all the plugs and wires where color coded wrong and had 40 extra plugs we did not need . M & H worked with us but it took like 6 months to get most of it done with 30 minute back breaking under dash phone calls. Just to get 2-3 thing done right . Then call again when they could free up some more time .  I still have heater controll / blower issues and am afraid to put my A/C ducts back in again .